Programme Director

3 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia beBeeProject Full time $239,483 - $263,586
Job Description

Lead a team of project managers in delivering large-scale election programmes, ensuring timely and successful completion.

  • Develop and implement programme plans, driving strategy and performance across the elections project management team.

Work closely with internal stakeholders to provide trusted advice and build strong relationships, promoting high-quality project management governance and compliance.

About the Role

This is a temporary full-time position until 30 June 2027, with the possibility of extension. As the Director, Election Programme, you will be responsible for planning and delivering NSW Electoral Commission's election specific programmes.

You will lead a team of project managers and key project resources through the end-to-end process of delivering the election, providing expert advice and guidance along the way.

About the Programmes

The NSW Electoral Commission delivers trusted and independent systems, processes, oversight and engagement that support democracy in New South Wales. Our vision is to maintain confidence in the integrity of the democratic process and make it easy for people to understand and participate.

  • Running and regulating elections
  • Communicating and engaging with current and future voters, key NSW community stakeholders and NSW election participants
  • Investigating possible offences and enforcing electoral laws
Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Demonstrable experience in the end-to-end management of large-scale programmes with complexity and large budgets.
  • In-depth understanding of programme and project management disciplines, including risk and issues management, schedule management, dependencies, benefits management, resource demand/supply management, continuous improvement, etc.
  • Experience working within an EPMO or PMO providing services to organisation-wide programmes and projects.
  • Collaborative and confident communicator who can facilitate workshops to achieve outcomes.
  • Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.
  • Satisfactory Criminal Record check result.
  • No affiliations with political parties, candidates, elected members, third-party campaigners, donors or registered lobbyists that could undermine political impartiality.
Benefits
  • Opportunity to work on large scale events and assist your local community.
  • Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support.
  • Access to Fitness Passport for eligible staff.
  • Free annual flu vaccination.
  • Convenient CBD office location, easy access to public transport.
How to Apply

As part of your application, you will be asked to respond to two targeted questions: (maximum 500 words each).

  • As a programme manager, how have you managed the performance of the programme while maintaining hygiene factors and keeping stakeholders informed?
  • A project is stressed and not reporting its true picture. How would you bring the project back on track and ensure improved performance and transparency with ongoing delivery?

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